Adams, 30, finished with a .264/.333/.473 batting line and 16 homers over 383 at-bats at the Triple-A level in 2010. Unless there's an injury on the big league roster, he will again serve as organizational depth. Mon, Dec 6, 2010 12:42:00 PM

The club also announced minor league deals for infielders Andy Green and Mike Cervenak and outfielder Jesus Feliciano. All will get invites to spring training. Adams, a former first-rounder of the Blue Jays, will attempt to resurrect his career in New York. He batted .294 with 30 RBIs in 84 games in 2009 with the Triple A affiliates of the Blue Jays and Padres. Tue, Jan 5, 2010 01:53:00 PM

Padres signed utilityman Russ Adams to a minor league contract and sent him to Triple-A Portland.

Adams, 28, had a .319/.363/.514 line in the minors, but went just 4-for-20 upon his promotion, prompting his release from the Blue Jays. The former first-rounder will attempt to resurrect his career in San Diego. He should be in the bigs before long as the club needs middle infielders. Fri, Jul 10, 2009 08:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday that Lucas Duda (oblique) is scheduled to begin hitting off a tee this week.

If all goes well, he'll advance to taking live batting practice the following week. The 29-year-old slugger has been dealing with a minor oblique issue for the past month or so and the team being sure to be cautious in his recovery. Duda is coming off a breakout season where he slashed .253/.349/.481 with 30 homers and 92 RBI in 153 games.

Bobby Parnell (elbow) will face batters this weekend for the first time since Tommy John surgery.

Parnell is scheduled to throw one more bullpen session Thursday as a tuneup. He's expected to begin the season on the disabled list, but should be ready to join the Mets' bullpen around the beginning of May.